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March 23: Events today, Monday

Mar 23 2013 11:20 am

TODAY

The North Augusta Council of Garden Clubs will host a plant sale on Saturday from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Riverview Park’s adaptive playground.

On Saturday at 10 a.m. next to the Wagener Pavilion across from Tyler Brothers, the time capsule will be opened from March 1988. Come out if you were a part of this time capsule. For more information, call the Town Hall at (803) 564-3412.

Every Saturday in March, the DuPont Planetarium will present “Larry Cat in Space” at 7 p.m. and “To the Moon and Beyond” at 8 p.m. Weather permitting, the observatory, housing the Bechtel telescope, will be open for viewing after each show. Tickets are $4.50 for adults, $2.50 for students grades 4K-12, and $3.50 for seniors, $1 for all USCA faculty, staff and students. There is a 50 percent discount with a valid college or military ID. Reservations are encouraged by calling 803-641-3654.

Shout 94.7 FM Radio and Omega Phi Alpha National Service Sorority are hosting Becca’s Closet on Saturday from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at USC Aiken in the SAC Mezz. This event is for any young ladies who are unable to purchase a prom dress. Come take a look at the selection. For more information, contact Kimberly Seibles at 803-543-7726 or Kendra Thompson at 803-534-7840.

Aiken State Park in Windsor will host a program celebrating the park’s origins and African-American legacy on Saturday at 2 p.m. The presentation will go over the site’s unique history through a special PowerPoint, talk and historical tour. The program is free with admission to the park. For more information contact Aiken State Park at 803-649-2857, email aiken@scprt.com or visit www.southcarolinaparks.com/aiken.

Ballroom Night will be held at A&E Dance Studio, 16B Pendleton St., on Saturday at 8 to 10:30 p.m. There is a $10 cover, and partners are not necessary. Beginners are welcome. For more information, call 803-226-0055.

The Aiken County Library will present a movie: “The Life of Pi,” rated PG-13. Call the reference desk at 803-642-2020 for more information.

The Iron Horse Bar and Grill, 2510 Storm Branch Road, Beech Island, will have karaoke from 8 p.m. to midnight today. For more information call 803-867-2388, or visit www.ironhorse-barandgrill.net.

Virginia College in Augusta will host a Spring Fling Open House for the community and former, current and prospective students today from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., to be held at the campus located at 2807 Wylds Road, Suite B. While learning about the educational opportunities available to Augusta-area students at Virginia College, attendees will have the opportunity to help local families in need by bringing non-perishable items to be donated to Golden Harvest.

MONDAY

South Carolina natives Lee Bros, Matt and Ted, will be signing their cookbooks and offering tastings from their book “Charleston Kitchen” on Monday from noon until 2 p.m. at The White Crane on Monte Sano Avenue, Augusta, and from 5 until 8 p.m. at the 3 Monkeys Fine Gifts on Laurens Street. Food for the tastings will be prepared by VeryVera. “Charleston Kitchen” is $35 and available at both locations.

The 18th Triple Crown Golf Classic will be held on Monday the Woodside Plantation Country Club. Golfers will have a chance to compete for over $10,000 in prizes. All of the proceeds from this event benefit the Tri-Development Center and Helping Hands. Any golfers interested in playing in this foursome gross and net scramble event may call Helping Hands at 803-648-3456 or Tri-Development Center at 803-642-8812. The $100 entry fee includes lunch by Chick-fil-A and steak dinner by Outback Steakhouse.

The CSRA Dreamcatchers, a support group assisting those with traumatic brain and spinal cord injuries to live as independently as possible, will hold a FUNraising event every Monday in March from 4 to 10 p.m. at Sno-Cap Drive-In, 618 West Ave., North Augusta. All purchases benefit the group. For more information, call 279-4004, visit SnocapDrivein.com or visit www.facebook.com/SNOCAP.

The Board of Directors of Fox Creek High School will meet in the school conference room on Monday at 6 p.m.

Kidney Smart will be holding a class on Monday at 2 p.m. at 775 Medical Park Dr. Sign up by calling 803-641-4222 or kidneysmart.org/class.

The Department of Energy -sponsored Savannah River Site Citizens Advisory Board will hold a full board meeting Monday and Tuesday at the Hilton Garden Inn, Willow Ballroom, 1065 Stevens Creek Road, Augusta, Ga. Meetings are open to the public and will begin 1 p.m. Wednesday March 25, and 8 a.m. Thursday, March 26. Public Comments periods are included during both meeting days. For more information, visit www.srs.gov/general/outreach/srs-cab/srs-cab.html.

The Eagles Club of Trinity United Methodist Church will hold a luncheon Monday, March 25, starting at 11:30 a.m. The cost is $8. Josh Raines, director of Sports Plus, will speak on the importance of exercise and physical therapy. For reservations, call 644-8395.

Line Dance classes are held at 6 p.m. Mondays at the Palmetto Ballroom. The cost is $5. Call 641-4800 for more information.

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